Colombian consulate makes service visit to East End
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By Brendan O’Reilly on Apr 1, 2009
Hundreds of Colombians and American descendents of Colombians filed into Southampton High School on Saturday for a visit with the Colombian Consulate, and the day proved a reunion of sorts... more
The Westhampton Beach High School Class of 1980 will celebrate its 45th reunion the weekend of October 24 with events planned for alumni and friends. Festivities begin Friday evening at 6 p.m. at the high school football field, where classmates will gather to cheer on the Hurricanes during a home game. A post-game gathering will follow at the Westhampton Beach Brewing Company. On Saturday, October 25, the celebration continues with bagels on the beach from 10 a.m. to noon. The exact location will be announced closer to the date. For more information, contact Wendy Eichelberger Madouse at madousew62@gmail.com or Tara ...
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Louise and Joe Isidori, in partnership with Hearing the Ovarian Cancer Whisper (H.O.W.), will host a fundraising luncheon titled “Speak Up and Speak Loud” on Thursday, August 7, at Arthur & Sons in Bridgehampton. The event begins at noon with a welcome reception and silent auction, followed by a 1 p.m. luncheon featuring signature Italian dishes from Arthur & Sons. Guests will also enjoy an exclusive trunk show by Italian fashion house Peserico and a jewelry display by Therapy Life & Style Southampton, along with a curated swag bag of gifts. Attendees are encouraged to wear teal, the official color ...
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In commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki, the Southampton History Museum will present “Echoes of Nagasaki — Remembering the Past, Shaping a Peaceful Future” on Saturday, August 9, at noon at Veterans Memorial Hall on Pond Lane in Southampton. The program will reflect on the events of August 9, 1945, when Nagasaki became the second — and last — city to experience an atomic bombing, resulting in more than 73,000 deaths and over 75,000 injuries. The event explores how Nagasaki’s people have transformed that history of devastation into a global message of peace and nuclear ...
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The Hope for Depression Research Foundation (HDRF) will mark the 10th anniversary of its annual Race of Hope to Defeat Depression on Sunday, August 3, in Southampton Village. The 5K walk/run around Lake Agawam begins at 8:30 a.m., with check-in starting at 6:30 a.m. at the Southampton Cultural Center, 25 Pond Lane. Launched by HDRF Founding Chair Audrey Gruss, the race has grown into a signature event drawing over 1,000 participants annually and raising more than $500,000 in 2023 alone to fund groundbreaking mental health research. Gruss has served as co-grand marshal for the past decade, joined over the years ...
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An exciting evening of music and creativity is set for Thursday, August 7, from 6 to 8 p.m., as the Southampton Youth Bureau and Southampton Cultural Center present their annual Youth Talent Showcase at Agawam Park, 51 Pond Lane, Southampton. The event is free and open to the public. This year’s showcase will feature a dynamic lineup of young performers, including pianist Jude Roseto; electric guitarists and vocalists Thomas McCarthy and Jack Graf; and youth bands Daydream, Rally House, and Bleach, among others. From solo acts to full bands, the evening highlights the rich and growing musical talent in the ...
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Registration is now open for the annual Vin Zorbo Memorial 5K Run/Walk, scheduled for Saturday, September 20, starting at 9 a.m. at the Westhampton Beach Village Marina, 1 Library Avenue. The event is organized by the Father Slomski Council of the Knights of Columbus. Vin Zorbo, affectionately known as “Uncle Vinnie,” was a beloved Westhampton surfer and active member of the Knights of Columbus. He supported the Immaculate Conception parish youth group and died from prostate cancer. Proceeds from the race benefit the Prostate Cancer Foundation, the Eastern Long Island Surf Rider Foundation, Angela’s House (serving medically fragile children), the ...
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Twenty-five barn swallows are resting on the metal slope of the shop roof. White tin and the deep blue of their feathers makes for a corner of brilliance in an otherwise quiet farmyard. The birds are not still; because they are fledglings and perhaps exhausted by the morning’s workout, they slide a little. Feathers splay before regaining purchase; the group shimmers. Adults, still on wing, make wide, gliding circles throughout the familiar complex. The heat pours on, little showers come at night, dew enough to keep the lettuce alive, but the humidity threatens to rot it. At the point, when ...
23 Jul 2025 by Marilee Foster
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